Original 1962 Topps "Civil War News" card artwork (5.25 x 3.75 inches). This is the actual painting that was used to produce card #80, entitled "City in Flames," from this extremely popular set which chronicles the rich history of the Civil War. This extremely detailed artwork depicts Confederate general William Sherman on horseback surveying the city of Atlanta as it burns at the hands of Union forces. The artwork includes additional image area which was cropped out by Topps on the issued card. This is exactly the type of horrifying image that many parents felt was inappropriate to market to youngsters in a historical bubble-gum card set, and which distinguishes this set from other historical sets. While all "Civil War News" card artwork is traditionally attributed to Norm Saunders, the research of Norm Saunders' son, David, an expert and scholar regarding his father's work, reveals that many cards in the set, including this one, are actually a collaborative effort by Norm Saunders and fellow Topps staff artist Maurice Blumenfeld. The artwork is in Near Mint condition. SOLD FOR $3,000

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